Chaldee
noun
Chal·dee ˈkal-ˌdē 
ˈkȯl-
ˈkȯl- ˈkäl-
1
: chaldean sense 1a
2
: the Aramaic vernacular that was the original language of some parts of the Bible
Word History
Etymology
Middle English Caldey, probably from Middle French chaldée, from Latin Chaldaeus
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1